Lot 974
974
cover 1914 (26 Feb.) long envelope with original letter enclosure showing imprint of the "AUSTRALASIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1911.", addressed to "Mr Gent, The Amalgamated Picture Theatre" in Sydney, bearing Australia 1d. tied by Adelaide c.d.s., showing superb strike of the extremely rare black circular "LOOSE SHIP'S LETTER/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E." (without the place of origin in centre); some slight creasing but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. The letter, signed by Expedition member Frank Hurley, with fascinating content relating to the wildlife and conditions. Photo
cover 1914 (26 Feb.) long envelope with original letter enclosure showing imprint of the "AUSTRALASIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1911.", addressed to "Mr Gent, The Amalgamated Picture Theatre" in Sydney, bearing Australia 1d. tied by Adelaide c.d.s., showing superb strike of the extremely rare black circular "LOOSE SHIP'S LETTER/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E." (without the place of origin in centre); some slight creasing but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. The letter, signed by Expedition member Frank Hurley, with fascinating content relating to the wildlife and conditions. Photo

Details
cover 1914 (26 Feb.) long envelope with original letter enclosure showing imprint of the "AUSTRALASIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1911.", addressed to "Mr Gent, The Amalgamated Picture Theatre" in Sydney, bearing Australia 1d. tied by Adelaide c.d.s., showing superb strike of the extremely rare black circular "LOOSE SHIP'S LETTER/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E." (without the place of origin in centre); some slight creasing but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. The letter, signed by Expedition member Frank Hurley, with fascinating content relating to the wildlife and conditions. Photo
Further details
Note: "New Zealand Antarctic Postal History" by Robert J. Duns states that only two examples of this cachet are known, one of which is on a piece.